Second NYC mayoral debate is tonight; mother of abandoned baby arrested | News Block
In this FOX 5 News Block, the second New York City mayoral debate is happening tonight. Also, a mother was arrested after a newborn baby was discovered in Penn Station.
Federal immigration agents headed to Bay Area, Alameda's Coast Guard Island
President Donald Trump and his administration have long threatened to send federal agents and national guard troops into San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Mother arrested after newborn baby girl abandoned in Penn Station
The mother of the newborn baby girl found abandoned on Monday morning inside Penn Station has been arrested and charged. FOX 5 NY's Hayley Fixler has the latest.
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
You can safely dispose of unneeded, unwanted, or expired medications this Saturday during the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and help prevent drug misuse and abuse.
Sonya Massey shooting death: Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer
A former Illinois sheriff’s deputy accused of fatally shooting a woman who called 911 for help is going on trial, 15 months after the killing that drew national attention and prompted changes in state law.
Explaining ballots in NYC mayoral election
FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens and Robert Moses are breaking down the ballots in this year's New York City election.
Mom charged after newborn abandoned inside Penn Station
The mother of the newborn baby girl found abandoned on Monday inside Manhattan’s Penn Station has been arrested and charged, the NYPD said.
Daylight Saving Time ends in November: Clocks ‘fall back’ one hour
It’s almost time to “fall back." As cooler weather settles in, the end of Daylight Saving Time is right around the corner — meaning one more time change before winter officially begins.
What to expect at NYC mayoral debate
The three New York City mayoral candidates will be back on the debate stage on Wednesday night. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has a look at what to expect.
ICE says it conducted ‘targeted operation’ on Canal Street in NYC
Advocates claim 15 to 40 people were "abducted by ICE" and that two protesters believed to be U.S. citizens were also arrested. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.
What to know before the final NYC mayoral debate
FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley has the details.
Sliwa Defies Exit Calls | Battleground NYC full episode #60: Oct 21, 2025
New York City billionaires, editorial boards and even independent candidate Andrew Cuomo are doing their best to get Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa to drop out of the race for mayor, but he says he's in this race until the end. S.E. Cupp is joined by Chris Sommerfeldt, senior city hall reporter for the New York Daily News, to discuss this and the latest from the campaign trail. S.E. is also joined by former New York Congressman Steve Israel to get his thoughts on the NYC Mayor's race, the national impact of the race and insight into his new book, The Einstein Conspiracy.
Public advocate Jumaane Williams on ICE presence in NYC
New York City's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams speaks on the heavy presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers near 26 Federal Plaza.
Federal agents carry out investigation targeting street vendors
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers were seen approaching individuals near Canal Street between Church and Broadway earlier today. FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en has the latest.
New questions regarding CDPAP contract
State lawmakers are accusing New York Governor Kathy Hochul of retaliating against them for continuing a probe into mounting claims her administration rigged the contract for a massive $11 billion Medicaid homecare program. FOX 5 NY's Richard Giacovas has more.
Competitive NYC Council races
FOX 5 NY's Linda Schmidt breaks down the most competitive New York City Council races.
Con Ed winter preps
Con Ed is preparing for extreme weather as winter approaches. FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson has more.
NYC mayoral race: What were the candidates up to today
FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay recounts what each of the New York City mayoral candidates accomplished today.
Police identify person of interest after newborn abandoned inside Penn Station
The NYPD has identified a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a newborn baby girl that was found abandoned on Monday morning inside Manhattan’s Penn Station. FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers has the latest.
U-Haul driver crashes into cars, sidewalk structures in Midtown, injures 4
Four people were injured after an 86-year-old U-Haul driver crashed into several structures on the sidewalk in Midtown earlier today, Oct. 21.